Description
These Italian Ricotta Cookies with Pistachios are a delightful treat, boasting a soft, cake-like texture that melts in your mouth. The subtle sweetness of the ricotta is perfectly complemented by the nutty crunch of pistachios, creating a harmonious flavor experience that is both rich and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ricotta cheese, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The cookie dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Almond flour can be used for a gluten-free version, and walnuts can replace pistachios for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 16 grams
- Fiber: 0.5 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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